Our most economical do-everything toolkit. The Essential Electronics Toolkit is what you need for the most essential electronics repairs—like screen and battery swaps—and everything you need for most household DIY fixes.

Get started in electronics repair with all the bits and precision tools to handle your most urgent screen breaks and battery swaps. Or simply upgrade your home DIY toolkit with what you need to service door knobs, home appliances, eyeglasses, and more.

Sorunum

I bought the iMac maxed out at the time, besides the hard drive. This was an 1TB. I wanted something bigger. Now it's got an Seagate FireCuda 2TB. Also discovered that I could upgrade the RAM to 32GB! Time to buy some tools from iFixit and the parts. Also after not been opened for at least 4 years, it was time for a cleaning!

For the Mac Mini I got an SSD and the old 2x4GB RAM from the iMac. The iPhone 5 got a new screen (bought from iFixit)

Tamirim

Al repairs went smooth. iFixit on the screen and just follow the steps. For the iMac I took my time, but without cleaning and no experience whatsoever with computer installation, I could have done it in 45 minutes.

Önerim

With Apple there is no 'it almost fits'! It fits or you have to try harder. Oh and the Essential Electronics Toolkit? I couldn't have done the iMac, Mac Mini or iPhone without it!!!

Sorunum

I bought the iMac maxed out at the time, besides the hard drive. This was an 1TB. I wanted something bigger. Now it's got an Seagate FireCuda 2TB. Also discovered that I could upgrade the RAM to 32GB! Time to buy some tools from iFixit and the parts. Also after not been opened for at least 4 years, . . .

Sorunum

I was completely unable to use any of the functions of Wifi, bluetooth or location servies. I would not pick up any wifi networks, any bluetooth connections would connect and disconnect a few times before never connecting again, and location services could barely pick up my location (on occation up to 50 miles away from my actual location, at closest a half mile off).

Tamirim

The repair was much smoother than I expected. I was apprehensive about removing so many parts, but in the end, it was not that bad, especially with the proper tools. The one thing that I was nervous about was keeping track of screws, but as long as you are careful it is not that bad. Upon removing the logic board, I was suprised to see the flex cable broken in 2 places. Was beyond happy to reboot my phone to see a full wifi signal (I was sitting about 50 feet from my router, where I normally had no signal on my phone) and to be able to get back to normal usage.

Önerim

Make sure you have a method of keeping track of what screw goes where. The piece of mind is great. Also get a good tool set. I had done a few screen replacements with a set of cheap eBay screwdrivers, but decided to get the "Essential Electronics Toolkit" - beyond worth it. Also find a place with great light, as it can be hard to see, and moving while partway in may be near impossible.

Sorunum

I was completely unable to use any of the functions of Wifi, bluetooth or location servies. I would not pick up any wifi networks, any bluetooth connections would connect and disconnect a few times before never connecting again, and location services could barely pick up my location (on occation up . . .

Sorunum

Problems: 1) GPS was not identifying my location very well. gave a rather large cone of uncertainty and turn-by-turn directions was not usable. 2) wifi connectivity was suspect. my device had to be very close to a router to connect. 3) bluetooth connectivity was also bad. my device had to be very close to connect to the peripheral.

Tamirim

It went well. Instructions were very detailed and simple enough to get through. After replacing the part, the phone was fully functional again and all my issues were fixed.

Önerim

Step 36 - the standoff screw was a bit problematic. the 'essential electronics toolkit' has a really small flathead and then one that's a big larger than that. the ideal size would be something in between the two. i ended up making it work, but wasn't the easiest to remove.

Everything else was smooth.

Sorunum

Problems: 1) GPS was not identifying my location very well. gave a rather large cone of uncertainty and turn-by-turn directions was not usable. 2) wifi connectivity was suspect. my device had to be very close to a router to connect. 3) bluetooth connectivity was also bad. my device had to be very cl . . .

Önerim

Sorunum

I've previously had Apple repair the cable while it was under warranty and that cable subsequently went out about a year after that. I was able to scavenge a HD cable from another MacBook Pro (mid 2011) and while not ideal, it worked well enough. Now I had the money and time to double down on the cable and leap the HDD space.

Tamirim

The repair went great. I was able to install macOS on the new drive prior to opening the case and test it via a USB3 HD sled I have, though the one from iFixit would have worked as well. After opening the cases and removing the IR bracket from the proper cable the rest was a breeze. The instructions were easy to follow and gave me confidence when I had a question.

Önerim

If you don't have a solid set of tools for working on electronics, get one from here.

Sorunum

I've previously had Apple repair the cable while it was under warranty and that cable subsequently went out about a year after that. I was able to scavenge a HD cable from another MacBook Pro (mid 2011) and while not ideal, it worked well enough. Now I had the money and time to double down on the ca . . .

Tamirim

Önerim

Sorunum

My power button would not press down, or was stuck down...just didn't work right.

Tamirim

Repair went amazing. Apparently someone had taken my phone apart before because there were 2 screws missing from inside and all of the sealant that was supposed to make it so difficult to get the screws out, was already broken free. I took it apart and put all the screws and parts in an egg crate with the numbers for the steps. Reversed the steps and put it all back together and I was amazed it booted, even more amazed that everything else worked.

Önerim

Read all the comments on the repair guide you are using. Some of the steps are copy and pasted from other repair guides and are related to other repairs and can be skipped for what you are doing. You really won't know this unless you already know what you are doing, or you read the comments.

Sorunum

My power button would not press down, or was stuck down...just didn't work right.

Tamirim

Repair went amazing. Apparently someone had taken my phone apart before because there were 2 screws missing from inside and all of the sealant that was supposed to make it so difficult to get the screws out, was already . . .

Sorunum

Tamirim

Önerim

Use your jimmy to pry the glass just enough to fit an opening pick in the gap, then use those to slice down the length of the adhesive and hold the edges off the frame.

Your suction cup will not be very useful without a clean un-cracked portion of glass to attach it too. If you have a spot for it, it will allow you to apply upward prying force from both sides of the glass, using the opening picks and the suction cup. Remember to move the suction cup along with your pry tools.

Sorunum

The front glass panel was cracked.

Tamirim

The repair went off without a hitch.

Önerim

Do not try to pry from the sides, only the corners.

Use your jimmy to pry the glass just enough to fit an opening pick in the gap, then use those to slice down the length of the adhesive and hold the edges off the frame.

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Speak out for your right to repair.

New York,

New Yorkers stand up for what they believe in. And we're asking you to
stand up for repair.

This year, New York could be the first state in the nation to pass the Fair Repair Act,
A8192 and
S618.
We have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronic
equipment—like smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. We have a
chance to protect local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that
keep getting squeezed out by manufacturers.

It’s not going to be easy. Manufacturers are standing in the
way. When your stuff breaks, they want to be the only people allowed to fix it.
So far, they’ve managed to stop Fair Repair legislation before your
representatives get a chance to vote on it. We’ve got to be louder than their
lobbyists.

The Fair Repair Act, known as
A8192 and
S618,
requires manufacturers to provide owners
and independent repair businesses with fair access to service information,
security updates, and replacement parts. Tell your state representative to
support S618. Tell them you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for your right to repair.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair.

Massachusetts,

The people of Massachusetts have always stood up for their
right to repair. In 2012, voters passed a law that ensured
residents' right to repair their car wherever they wanted.
Now, it's time to do the same for electronics and other equipment.

With the Digital Right to Repair Act,
H.143
and S.96,
we have a chance to guarantee our right to repair electronics—like
smartphones, computers, and even farm equipment. The Digital Right to
Repair Act requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
information businesses with fair access to service information, security
updates, and replacement parts.

But we need your help. Big manufacturers don't want this
bill passed. And they're working hard to defeat it.

If you think you have a right to repair your products, find out who
represents you in the Massachusetts legislature. Tell them repair is good
for the environment, good for consumers, and good for business. Tell
them you support the Digital Right to Repair Act, S.96 and H.143.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair.

Nebraska,

This year, the people of Nebraska have a chance to guarantee
their right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment,
digital equipment, and even cell phones.

It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Fair Repair Act, or LB 67,
is simple. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair businesses with fair access to service information and replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get back on with your
life.

But manufacturers don’t like that idea. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want
for parts and service.

It’s time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair jobs—the
corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out. Find
out who represents you in the Nebraska state legislature. Tell them you support
the bipartisan Fair Repair Act, LB 67. Tell them that you believe repair
should be fair, affordable, and accessible. Stand up for the right to repair
in Nebraska.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Minnesotans,

Minnesota has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. SF 15, or the Fair Repair bill, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Minnesota's legislatures. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan Fair Repair bill, SF 15. Tell them repair is good for the
environment, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Kansans,

Kansas has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. HB 2122, or the Fair Repair Act, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Kansas' legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Wyomingites,

Wyoming has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. HB 199, or the Fair Repair Act, guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Wyoming's legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Dear Washingtonians,

Washington has a chance to become the first state in the nation to pass
"Fair Repair" legislation. The Fair Repair Act guarantees our
right to repair digital equipment like computers, refrigerators, cell phones
and tractors. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent
repair shops with access to repair information and replacement parts—so you
have the resources you need to fix things quickly and affordably.

But we need your help. Manufacturers don’t want a Fair Repair bill. When
your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the
only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want.

Find out who represents you in Washington's legislature. Tell them that
you want the right to repair your purchases. Tell them you support a
bipartisan bill. Tell them repair is good for farmers, good for consumers, and good for businesses.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Tennessee,

This year, the people of Tennessee have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Fair Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out.
Find out who represents you in the Tennessee General Assembly. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, SB 888 in the Senate
and HB 1382 in the
House. Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Tennessee.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Illinois,

This year, the people of Illinois have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. The Digital Fair Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Illinois General Assembly. Tell
them you support the Digital Fair Repair Act, HB3030.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Illinois.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Iowa,

This year, the people of Iowa have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. Iowa's Right to Repair Act, HF556, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Iowa legislature. Tell
them you support the Right to Repair Act, HF556.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Iowa.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

North Carolina,

This year, the people of North Carolina have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. North Carolina's Fair Repair Act, H. 663, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the North Carolina legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, H. 663.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in North Carolina.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

Missouri,

This year, the people of Missouri have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. Missouri's Fair Repair Act, HB1178, is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the Missouri legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, HB1178.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in Missouri.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

New Hampshire,

This year, the people of New Hampshire have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. New Hampshire's upcoming Right to Repair Act is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the New Hampshire legislature. Tell
them you support the Right to Repair Act.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in New Hampshire.

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

New Jersey,

This year, the people of New Jersey have a chance to guarantee their
right to repair their equipment—like tractors, farm equipment, digital
equipment, and even cell phones.

It's yours. You own it. You shouldn't have to beg the manufacturer
for permission to fix it when it breaks. New Jersey's upcoming Fair Repair Act, A4934 is simple.
It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair
businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement
parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get on with your life.

But manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don't like that idea. When your tractor breaks or
your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can
fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and
service.

It's time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair
jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed
out. Find out who represents you in the New Jersey legislature. Tell
them you support the Fair Repair Act, A4934.
Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and
accessible. Stand up for the right to repair in New Jersey.